Opulence on Glanusk – Charles Gaines reviews Glanusk for Garden & Gun Magazine
We can offer anglers fantastic fishing on 5 miles of double bank fishing on the River Usk offering day tickets for Trout and Salmon rods. Tuition is available, if needed, for small or large groups.
The Glanusk Fishery Event
The Glanusk Fishery has 6 beats – Below the Bridge, Above the Bridge, Family Beat, Dufnant Beat, Green Beat and the Island Beat (available on request for one rod).
“Many thanks for a wonderful day on your stretch of the Usk. I’m an Usk boy now living in England and my three chums from here in Berkshire had never fished the Usk before. They were smitten with its beauty and variety and when combined with the lovely parkland and the friendly reception it was the perfect recipe for a truly delightful day.” Mr G Smith
Our 6 Beats
Fishery Rules & Seasons
Fishery Rules
The Glanusk Estate operates a full Catch and Release system for Salmon and Sea Trout. Owing to diminishing stocks in the Usk it is vital we retain as many fish of both genders to allow re-generation of the river and its tributaries. This is in support of the recommendations of the Usk Fishing Association.
There will be no spinning or bait fishing on the Estate water unless the river is above 2 feet on the bridge gauge after 31st May to the end of the season.
Anglers are requested to adhere to the Wye & Usk Foundation and AST methods for catch and release, and release fish as quickly and safely as possible. We would prefer you to use barbless hooks for salmon fishing but no Trebles are allowed on the Estate Fishery.
Fishing Season:
Salmon and Sea Trout fishing season
3rd March to 17th October
Brown Trout season
3rd March to 30th September
Fly fishing is the only permitted method between 3rd March and 31st May.
Trout rules:
Please return smaller trout, but please do keep those over 1lb in weight and fishermen are limited to keeping 2 for supper or lunch!
Travel through the Fishery
If it is dry and firm under foot, we are more than happy for you to drive up and down the river bank. If, however, it is wet, please use the designated car parking areas that you will find on
Fishery Beat -Bwlch to Penmyarth
Fishery Beat -Penmyarth to Crickhowell
This map is also available at the Estate Office. Access to the Island Beat is via the Gliffaes Gate next to the entry to the hotel on the north side of the river.
Book a hamper to be delivered to you on the riverbank via the Estate Office, or book a table at the local pub, the Nantyffin Cider Mill, welcomes anglers for all types of refreshment. This is situated on the north bank on the Below the Bridge beat.
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“This has to be fishing’s best kept secret.
Fabulous trout on the dry fly, a really good chance of a Salmon and all within easy driving distance from London. The Glanusk Estate near Crickhowell in Wales offers everything any fisher could want. We stayed in Glanusk Lodge where the pools of the renowned River Usk are all in walking distance within the beautiful private estate grounds – a luxury not often found.
Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed.”
– JD
Prices:
Salmon: £45.00 per rod, per day
Trout: £40.00 per rod, per day
Ghillies and guides are available on request, as is tuition.
At £250 per day and £125 for half a day.
As part of the on-going challenges facing the River Usk and its tributaries the UFA, which is the owner’s association, needs to have funds to protect and enhance the river and streams.
There are many challenges ahead and the UFA needs fishermen’s support. With this in mind, the Glanusk Fishery will make a contribution from the daily fees to the UFA.
The UFA would also of course greatly appreciate all fishermen who fish the Usk and its tributaries becoming full members. All details are available at www.uskfishing.org
“I fished Glanusk on Monday with a friend and I wanted to say thank you for an excellent day.
We received a very warm welcome when we checked in at the Estate Office. Having been slightly disorganised and left most of our flies behind, fly advice was given and the offer of spare flies was made. We were given a very useful map and the most likely pools were highlighted.
The river was in wonderful condition and is clearly expertly looked after. We fished most of the pools over the day and I had two large wild brownies on a small stoat’s tail including on of 2.5-3lbs at Bungalow rocks. With the last cast of the day my friend hooked a 15lb salmon also at Bungalow rocks. As it was landed, we both saw 2 otters playing in the pool from which the salmon came. It is hard to imagine a better ending to the day.
Many thanks and we look forward to coming back next year.”
— Charlie Newington-Bridges